Power Rush Hour
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) sets transmission rates by looking at our energy use during the state’s highest…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/power-rush-hour/Category: Energy Savings
School’s out! Teach kids to conserve energy
Close doors and keep them closed Kids can easily forget to close doors or don’t close them properly. Explain how…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/kids-conserve-energy/Reduce electricity waste with proper outdoor lighting
Outdoor lighting has important applications, such as keeping our outdoor spaces safe and usable at night. But it can easily…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/reduce-electricity-waste/Energy-saving tips for renters
Manage your thermostat Most modern thermostats are programmable, allowing you to set the temperature to use less energy. For example,…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/energy-saving-tips-for-renters/Tax-free weekend for ENERGY STAR® appliances is May 25-27
The following ENERGY STAR-labeled items can be purchased tax free: Air conditioners (with a sales price of $6,000 or less)…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/tax-free-weekend-energy-star-appliances/Get your home vacation ready
Unplug nonessential appliances and electronics. This will help prevent wasted energy from electronics being plugged in. This includes microwaves and…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/get-your-home-vacation-ready/Hunt for home energy savings this spring
Find and fix air leaks Taking care of pesky air leaks could help you save up to 20% on your…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/hunt-for-home-energy-savings-this-spring/Loads of savings — maximize energy savings with your dishwasher
Conserve more energy and water Energy-efficient dishwashers use less water and electricity. A new ENERGY STAR® dishwasher takes about half…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/loads-of-savings-maximize-energy-savings-with-your-dishwasher/Spring clean your electric bill
Replace your HVAC filters Check your HVAC filters monthly. If they’re dirty, replace them. Changing your filters will not only…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/spring-clean-your-electric-bill/Texas weather is wild, but your bills don’t have to be
1. Resist the urge to change your thermostat As tempting as it may be to crank up the heat when…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/texas-weather-is-wild-but-your-bills-dont-have-to-be/